Music Reviews
Anberlin: New Surrender
I can only say one thing. Amazing! This CD has broken new ground for the band. I think it’s a masterpiece. When I first heard that Anberlin was switching record companies, I was kind of disappointed. I thought that they would be rushed to release a CD for …
Animal Collective - Brother Sport (Song)
Brother Sport is a song by Animal Collective and the final track to appear on their 2009 release, Merriweather Post Pavilion. Opening up with a quick and lighthearted feel, the song immediately reminds me of Lion In A Coma because of this. Despite this, Brother Sport lacks the somewhat …
Greenday: American Idiot CD
I received this CD about 2 christmases ago from a friend. Greenday was my favourite group then, so I was very excited about listening to them. They did not let me down of course. My favourite song in the album was the song “Boulevard of Broken dreams” even though …
Animal Collective - Bat You’ll Fly (Song)
Bat You’ll Fly is a song by Animal Collective which appears on their record Spirit They’ve Gone, Spirit They’ve Vanished. Taking a slightly more upbeat feel and tempo, Bat You’ll Fly is another track where the vocals seem to be primarily in the spotlight as the instrumentation is fairly …
Good Charlotte CD - Good Morning Revival
“Good Morning Revival” is the 2007 album from pop-punk band Good Charlotte.It is very different to their previous 3 albums in that it introduces a new Dance sound into Good Charlotte’s normal snotty teen pop-punk sound.Fans of Good Charlotte’s earlier work (I would be one of them)may be disappointed …
Bob Dylan - Death Is Not The End (Song)
Death Is Not The End is a song by Bob Dylan which appears on his record Down In The Groove. For whatever reason, I went into this track really not expecting all that much but to be honest, I was pretty surprised by the time the song ended. The …
All American Rejects in Concert
I just recently went to an All American Rejects concert and I have to say, it was a ton of fun. I’m a guy in my early twenties, and despite the fact that most other people at the concert were screaming high school girls, I had a ton …
Tainted Love (song by, Soft Cell)
I remember when I first heard Tainted Love on a radio station when I was visiting the United States. I was immediately hooked to this song but little did I realize it was quite an old song already. About 16 years old or just a bit more really.
I actually …
Bob Dylan - Sweetheart Like You (Song)
Sweetheart Like You is a song by Bob Dylan which appears on his album Infidels. The song opens up in an extremely melodic and slow moving fashion where Dylan sings along with a piano and some clean guitar parts. The music really isn’t doing all that much and it’s …
Two Steps From Hell (artist)
The artist Two Steps From Hell was created circa 2006 by Thomas J. Bergeson and Nick Pheonix. I would most likely compare their sound to the likes of Hans Zimmer, Audiomachine, and Immediate Music. It’s mostly dramatic/ intense music for stuff like movie trailers.
What I really like about their …
The 1975, debut album
Flavored synth pops and 80’s inspired rock beats coated the self-titled debut album of The 1975, an indie-rock band formed in England.
Quite an underrated band, I dare say. In a musical world crowded by popular acts and mainstream rock bands (such as One Direction and 5 Seconds of Summer), …
SandMan
SandMan is a really good rapper from MN. He is an underground rapper but has created a big following on the net and on the streets as well. He has a very fast flow and very good lyrics. He can also sing and harmonize on his songs as well. But …
All Hope Is Gone, 2009 Album by Slipknot
I actually like this album a lot. As far as Slipknot is concerned, I wasn’t that very impressed by the album that was called Volume 3 The Subliminal Verses. I thought that that music was not very effective on that album. On All Hope Is Gone Slipknot are complete …
“Comatose” Album by Skillet
Skillet’s seventh album “Comatose” brings out all the things I love about this band. Their deep and meaningful lyrics and incredible sound and music style that’s all their own. “Rebirthing” is the perfect mix of everything Skillet. The melodious string arrangement. The edgy rock sound …
Song: “Your and Your Hand” by Pink
“Your and Your Hand” by Pink has to be one of the catchiest songs I have heard on the radio in the past few years. At first I thought it was Kelly Clarkson, but realized it was Pink. I should have figured Ms. Clarkson wouldn’t want to ruin …
Frank Sinatra: 16 most requested songs
If you’re a fan of classical music, the standards, then you probably love Frank Sinatra. With this album released in 1992, 16 Most Requested Songs, you get everything you could hope for from The Chairman Of The Board.
Old blue eyes never disappoints for a fan such as myself. His …
Iron Maiden - Hallowed Be Thy Name (Song)
Hallowed Be Thy Name is a song by Iron Maiden which appears as the final track on The Number Of The Beast. Opening up with Bruce Dickinson singing along with pretty minimal instrumentation behind him, the song certainly establishes a fairly eerie atmosphere and the sense that something pretty …
Night by Noble Ocarina
The Night by Noble is a plastic Alto ocarina tuned to C Major. Its plastic body is durable enough to resist cracking if dropped, making it an excellent practice instrument for ocarina players. Hard plastic forms the body and a soft finish gives this ocarina a nice hand feel.
Some …
Animal Collective - Panic (Song)
Panic is a song by Animal Collective which appears on their record Here Comes The Indian. Opening with a vocal section, the song drags on in this manner for several minutes before entering into an instrumental section which is no more interesting. Unfortunately, Panic strikes me as incredibly similar …
Heaven in My Woman’s Eyes by Tracy Byrd
When I want a feel good love song, I listen to Heaven in my woman’s eyes by Tracy Byrd. It all about how he couldn’t survive without the heaven in his woman’s eyes. She gets him through the daily junk of life. It’s a great tribute of love from …
Sublime - New Thrash (Song)
New Thrash is a song by Sublime and is the ninth song on Sublime’s debut release, 40 Oz. To Freedom. Opening with a solid power chord from a distorted guitar, the drums come in with a quick rhythm which definitely establishes the mood that’s going to be present for …
Rodney Adkins Cleaning This Gun
Rodney Adkins is a country singer and I enjoy most of his songs. The most current song on the radio is entitled “Cleaning This Gun”
It is one of the most entertaining and amusing songs that I have heard in a long time.
The song is about a young …
“The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” soundtrack CD
Although I’m not usually a film music buff, I decided to buy the CD of “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” soundtrack for the Bat for Lashes and Florence and the Machine songs. Still, while I was expecting to limit my listening to these two tracks, possibly finding a third or …
Go!Go!7188 - Antenna (2009 Album)
I’ve been following Japanese surf rock band Go!Go!7188 for over 5 years now, and I was really excited to get my copy of their 2009 album, Antenna, which promised some different sounds while still showing the classic Go!Go!7188 rock.
True enough, the album featured songs that I can’t really say …
In the end by Linkin Park
“In the end , it doesn’t really matter”. from the song In the end by Linkin Park. This song became popular when I was in 3rd year highschool. This is the song, that made me become a fan of Linkin Park. I have heard songs from them before “In …
Metallica - Until It Sleeps (Music Video)
Overview —“ Until It Sleeps, the first music video released by Metallica for their album Load, is significantly different from any of the previous music videos that they had released up to this point in their career. In fact, just about everything about not only the video but also …
Megadeth - Almost Honest (Music Video)
Overview —“ Almost Honest, another music video and single released by Megadeth for their album Cryptic Writings is a song that seems to actually really remind me of Trust. I’ve read a bit on similarities between the two, but I have to say that I actually do agree and …
Next of Kin soundtrack CD
Next of Kin was a movie that starred Patrick Swayze, Liam Neeson, Bill Paxton, and Helen Hunt. Its soundtrack is full of variety with an interesting mix of vocal talent.
The theme song is an inviting one called Brother to Brother, sung by Gregg Allman and Lori Yates. …
The Jump Off (2003): Lil’ Kim ft. Mr. Cheeks
Lil’ Kim ft. Mr. Cheeks
“The Jump Off”
La Bella Mafia
Queen Bee Entertainment/Atlantic Records
Lil’ Kim hadn’t made an album since 2000 at this point and that was her second effort, “The Notorious K.I.M.”, which featured such hits as “No Matter What They Say” and “How Many Licks?”. I’m starting to notice …
Green Day - Are We The Waiting (Song)
Are We The Waiting is a track which follows in a similar mood as Boulevard Of Broken Dreams as it’s a significantly slower track which has slightly a darker tone to it, although to no real extreme. Ironically this is also the first track on American Idiot which didn’t …
Wolfmother - Eyes Open (Song)
Eyes Open is a song by Wolfmother which appears on their second album, Cosmic Egg. The track wastes no time in opening up with an interesting guitar pattern and the vocals also join in the mix pretty quickly as well. Throughout the verse, the vocals sound fairly tamed in …
MGMT - Oracular Spectacular (Album)
Oracular Spectacular is the second album released by MGMT following their debut, Climbing To New Lows. Now, many people will know about this album due to some wonderful singles released such as Time To Pretend, Electric Feel, and Kids, but what I want to stress in this review is …
Arctic Monkeys - Suck it and See, album
Ever since Arctic Monkeys burst onto the scene in 2006 with their debut album Whatever People Say I Am That Is What I Am Not there has been a growing interest about the British indie rock group. Combining lyrical wit with fast paced, edgy guitar sounds, the band …
Pink Floyd - The Division Bell
Overview - The Division Bell, Pink Floyd’s final album, shows that David Gilmour can continue to really produce solid music even without the help of his past partner, Roger Waters. After the first few tracks I figured that this record would average and wouldn’t have anything too special in …
Weezer - Only In Dreams (song)
“Only In Dreams” is the closing song off of the fantastic debut album of Weezer. This such a good song to close an equally good album. To my knowledge it is also the longest song ever recorded by Weezer, although I admit I haven’t really dabbled into any of …
“Can I See You In The Morning” by The Jackson 5
I love this song so much! I think it is so perfect. Since the beginning, it has a different appeal to me. It has a different feel. It’s so 1970’s but it’s so different. It feels like a song you can listen in the morning, in the evening, anytime …
The Rolling Stones - Dear Doctor (Song)
Dear Doctor is a song by The Rolling Stones which appears on their album Beggars Banquet. The vocals start in right away along with an acoustic guitar part and a slight harmonica as well which gives it somewhat of a folk rock sound in my opinion. Jagger’s vocal melody …
Shawn Mendes - Stitches (Song)
When I first heard Shawn Mendes around 2 years ago, the time he debuted “Life of the Party”, he reminded me very much of Justin Bieber. His voice has the same flavor, youth and coldness of the star that sold out at that time.
I think the difference between …
Will Young’s ‘Let it Go’
Will Young’s album Let it Go, which was released in UK, is an impressive set of songs that really do show his full singing talents, especially This Is Who I Am, which was featured as an iTunes Exclusive bonus track.
The album features the songs, Changes - 4:00, Grace - …
Dirty 1992 Album by Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth is one of the most influential bands in the history of alternative rock music, and the 1992 Dirty is one of their best albums.
One of the biggest assets of this album is its sound. Sonic Youth are veterans of rock now, but back in 1992 they were …
Goapele (singer)
I really tried to like this singer. She’s absolutely beautiful. A café au lait woman with and interesting eclectic style. She’s been around for awhile on the Neo-Soul scene, and I have yet to connect with her music. Her voice is buttery …
Plan B - The Recluse - Single
When I first heard on Plan B I simply ignored his music. It seemed such an odd name I didn’t think that what he would produce would be anything that good but the more I listen the more I like this guy.
His varied style I really like, his songs …
Maroon 5 - Must Get Out
Maroon 5 is the great alternative rock band that I always love. Their song is always make my emotion speak and feel like I’m involved in their song like this one —˜Must Get Out’. This song is from the album —˜Songs About Jane’, and again, this song is also …
Pocketful of Sunshine by Natasha Bedingfield
I love this album very much. Pocketful of Sunshine by Natasha Bedingfield is awesome and I love her voice very much. This is one of the latest album by her, and I think she has a very great potential of going far in her singing career.
Pocketful …
Far Album by Regina Spektor
Regina Spektor is the most adorable female recording artist I know of. She has an amazing voice, a great look, and is talented in more ways than one. Her ability to play the piano is a definite plus and I love the way she sounds live. Her style is …
Muse - Micro Cuts (Song)
Micro Cuts is a track by Muse which appears on their record Origin Of Symmetry. Before I really get into the bulk of this review, let me say right now that if you were impressed by Matt Bellamy’s vocal range before listening to this song, you’re going to be …
Ibanez GAX75 Guitar
This guitar is the second guitar that I purchased. The first guitar that I bought was a Mexican Stratocaster. This Ibanez brand guitar has some cool features, but it just wasn’t for me. I really prefer my Strat over the Ibanez. I honestly don’t really know why I bought …
Bob Dylan - The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo)
The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo) is a song by Bob Dylan which appears on his album Self Portrait. The first thing to take note of on this track is that it is a live track so the production isn’t quite as good as the rest of the album …
Green Day - Wake Me Up When September Ends (Song)
Wake Me Up When September Ends, the final ballad from American Idiot proves that although Green Day may have faltered on previous ballads like Boulevard Of Broken Dreams or Are We The Waiting, they certainly pull it off very nicely in the end. As I have already said, whereas …
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